News and reports

The Government is consulting on its plans to make visiting a legal requirement for hospitals, care homes, mental health units and other health and care setting.

Read about our year's work listening to local people and working to make health and social care better

NHS Assembly has published a report "The NHS in England at 75: priorities for the future." This is an independent report, setting out how the NHS has developed, where it is now and priorities for the future.

Our Steering Group met on 28 March 2023

Read what people said about how they feel about access to local NHS services, wellbeing and experiences of GP access.

The cost of living is having a detrimental impact on people's decisions about healthcare. But if you are disabled, on benefits or aged 18-24, you're more likely to avoid vital health services due to fear of extra costs. We set out immediate actions.

Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group agrees priorities for our work

Professor David Croisdale-Appleby has been appointed as the new Chair of Healthwatch England

The Government has taken steps to crack down on rogue firms targeting children with free samples of vapes.

Read findings from work with Young Beacons to hear experiences from diverse people about NHS services.

Find out more about what will be discussed at our Steering Group meeting.

Read our findings, recommendations and the actions taken as a result.